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Family-Friendly Fun Planned for AHA! Night
From puppet shows to jazz and puzzles, AHA! Night returns July 10 with exciting events in downtown New Bedford for all ages.

New Bedford’s Star Store Set for Arts Revival
New Bedford’s Star Store is getting new life as an arts hub, thanks to a nonprofit-led effort to restore the downtown landmark for artists and community use.

New Bedford Roots and Branches Festival Returning Bigger Than Ever
New Bedford’s Roots and Branches Festival features 65 performers, 13 stages, poetry, dance, and more – all free, July 18-19 in downtown New Bedford.

Restoration at Risk as New Bedford City Council Defunds Zeiterion
Zeiterion CEO sounds alarm as New Bedford slashes its $500K city funding, jeopardizing operations and restoration efforts at the city-owned performing arts center.

New Bedford Celebrating Cabo Verdean Heritage Month in July
New Bedford celebrates Cabo Verdean Heritage Month with parades, exhibits, and cultural events marking 50 years of Cape Verde's independence.

Fairhaven Homecoming Day Fair: A 122-Year-Old Tradition
Fairhaven's Homecoming Day Fair is a tradition that dates back to 1903.

Making a Splash in Buzzards Bay With New Bedford-to-Fairhaven Swim
The annual Buzzards Bay Swim will see swimmers go from New Bedford to Fairhaven to raise funds to continue the cleanup of Buzzards Bay.